@The_Patriot said in Luke Brooks:

@2041 said in Luke Brooks:

@The_Patriot Did Brodie Croft remain composed under pressure when we played the Storm in Auckland last year? Because I seem to recall him letting a kick off bounce over his head so we could get the ball back and score, botching a field goal to give us a seven-tackle set we went ahead off, not being given the ball by Cam Smith in the closing minutes and then being dropped for three months. The grass is always greener, I suppose.

if you think thats the true representation of Brody Croft then thats ok. Each to their own.

I see a guy who is going to end up one of if not the best half backs in the game.

I think Brooksie has a few years and a lot more games up his sleeve than Croft.
All the people sticking up for Brooks seem to think that anyone who looks critically at his game has it in for him.
Truth is everyone wants him to put it all together … its been over 120 first grade games now.
No matter what any of his support base say it can’t change the fact he isn’t great under pressure or a proven matchwinner.
He throws more hospital passes than anyone I can think of (poor Chris Lawrence) and drifts in and out of games.
He has a list of excuses a mile long as to why he hasn’t performed… Farah, Marshall, poor forwards, poor outside backs, poor game plans.
On the upside, his defence has improved immensely, he’s fast, he’s still young… plus he’s getting a lot of experience.
Only consistent performances will get people off his back.
Hope he comes good and we’ll all be happy!

@TigersBusDriver

@TigersBusDriver said in Wests Tigers Team v Melbourne *Official:

MCK out for Clark… PLEASE

I’m with you … it wouldn’t hurt to put Taylor in against this mob instead of him either.
The only bloke we’ve got who can wrestle like them.
Can’t feel the love for MCK … hope he proves me wrong.

@Earl said in Luke Brooks:

@Russell said in Luke Brooks:

So maybe a Townsend / Keary combo - with Townsend also a kicker.

Give Brooks a go then. His defence is really good, he can make a bust and finish a bust off. It wouldn’t be a bad option.

Everyone seems to be forgetting one thing.
How does Brooks perform under pressure?
The answer… not very good.
Brooks goes well when he runs the ball against teams we are dominating and has also improved his defence greatly since last year.
He’s not a dud, but he’s nowhere near the top of the pecking order.
Would any NSW supporter want him to be the “go to guy” in the last few minutes of Origin when you needed a miracle … don’t think so.

@IWasBornATiger said in Rate the Fullbacks (from R9 Teams):

@cktiger and he’s still better than the ones that have played all games

You must be a Queenslander lol

@IWasBornATiger said in Rate the Fullbacks (from R9 Teams):

@cktiger So far this year, Ponga would have to edge in front of Tedesco…it was hard to choose between RTS and Ponga…btw, those are my opinions…do yours

Remind me again how many games he’s played at fullback this year?

@IWasBornATiger said in Rate the Fullbacks (from R9 Teams):

Don’t rate from R9 performances but from performances for the year.

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. RTS
3. James Tedesco
4. Clint Gutherson
5. Matt Dufty
6. CNK
7. Alex Johnston
8. Moses Mbye
9. Jordan Kahu
10. Jahrome Hughes
11. Nick Meaney
12. Josh Dugan
13. Darius Boyd
14. Michael Gordon
15. Brendan Elliot
16. Caleb Aekins

Ponga the best fullback this year? You’re dreaming.

@Russell said in David Nofoaluma:

@The_Patriot Does Madge see him as part of the Clubs future?

Looking at the effort he’s been showing I don’t think Nofo sees himself as part of our future.

@diedpretty said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@jirskyr said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@diedpretty said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

Just reading that the Mole is suggesting 4 Sydney clubs are chasing the signature of Eden Gebbie the PNG flyer playing with Wynnum Manly. This is the type of player we need to be chasing. We are never going to match it with the big clubs in attracting star players. We need to identify our weaknesses and go hard for young player that are looking to break in to NRL. We should be looking to get these type of players on reasonable contracts and back them up with solid first graders. By all means go for the superstars but have a Plan B when they turn up their noses at us.

There is a problem with that theory. I agree we should be trying to sign emerging talent in specific positions.

But if 4 other Sydney clubs are doing the same thing, well suddenly that’s a crowded market and very possibly you lose the cost/bargaining efficiency you were hoping for.

Thats true - but at this stage unless there is a bidding war whoever gets him will get him at a reasonable price. The downside is he may be a flop at NRL level but then would be a good backup. The upside is he is another Korobete/JAC and you upgrade to keep him. If we are not one of the Sydney clubs after him then our recruitment really sucks. He is big, fast and looks reasonably safe with the high ball. Don’t know about his defence but that could be worked on. He is the type of winger/FB that everyone on here keeps whining about that we don’t have.

Gebbe looks the goods - worth taking a punt on him.

@hobbo1 said in **live game feed** vs Roosters:

What’s this kangaroo shit Mitchell is in to ?
Needs to grow up

Someone needs to put the hurt on him